Sexual Behavior

Credit: @AAS 2020 There is a disconnect between industry, angel donors, venture capitalists and research in Africa. This has resulted in few Research and Development (R&D) outputs being scaled up or commercialized and a…

The survey examined the experiences of 4,149 adults living in the United States and how the crisis is impacting their mental health, physical health, romantic relationships, encounters of prejudiceCredit: Chapman University The Chapman…

AUSTIN, Texas - Beyond fame and fortune, certain traits and behaviors may have pervasive influence in climbing the social ladder, according to a study by evolutionary psychologists at The University of Texas at Austin. The study of 2,751…

Empowering people to intervene when they witness unacceptable behaviour can help to prevent domestic violence and abuse, a new study has found. Specific training for bystanders makes them "significantly" more confident to take action…

Research indicates only 40% of UK adults have had sex at least once a week New research indicates that only four in 10 UK adults have been sexually active during the COVID-19 lockdown - a finding that could have important physical and…

New Haven, Conn. -- Researchers at the Yale School of Public Health have found that death records of LGBTQ youth who died by suicide were substantially more likely to mention bullying as a factor than their non-LGBTQ peers. The…

Addressing differences will increase efficacy of treatments through personalized approaches DALLAS (May 15, 2020) - Researchers at Center for BrainHealth®, part of The University of Texas at Dallas, recently published findings underscoring…

Some women may be at higher risk of weight gain with a popular contraceptive implant AURORA, Colo. (May 12, 2020) - A woman's genetic make-up may cause her to gain weight when using a popular form of birth control, according to a study…

A recent study from Turkey found that women's sexual desire and frequency of intercourse increased during the COVID-19 pandemic, but their quality of sexual life decreased. The findings are published in the International Journal of…

Imaging study suggests absence may truly make the heart grow fonderCredit: Illustration courtesy Zoe Donaldson When it comes to forming a lasting bond, our longing for a partner may be as important as--if not more important…

Over 80% of people surveyed in a study do not plan to conceive during the COVID-19 crisis, perhaps putting to rest suggestions that the lockdown could lead to rise in birth numbers. Looking at parenthood desires during the ongoing…

Health care professionals who provide contraceptive services outside of general practice are unlikely to discuss long-acting reversible contraception such as intrauterine devices (IUDs) or implants for young women without children -…

A drug that lowers levels of the male hormone testosterone in the body reduces the risk of men with pedophilic disorder sexually abusing children, a study from Karolinska Institutet published today in the journal JAMA Psychiatry shows.…

Two new studies by Salk researchers show how sex-determining genes can mediate behavior in fruit fliesCredit: Salk Institute LA JOLLA--(April 28, 2020) Fruit flies, like many animals, engage in a variety of courtship and…

Clinic-based 'families talking together' is efficacious when put to the test Health care providers and parents have been valuable partners in managing adolescent sexual and reproductive health. But research has been limited concerning the…

COVID-19 is unlikely to be spread through semen, according to University of Utah Health scientists who participated in an international study of Chinese men who recently had the disease. The researchers found no evidence of the virus that…

Researchers from Michigan State University released a study on "sextortion" - a lesser-known internet crime that poses a threat to adults and minors - that sheds light on the importance of protecting the public from online criminals.…

CORVALLIS, Ore. -- A recent study found that LGBTQ service members face an elevated risk of sexual victimization including harassment, assault and stalking while in the military than their non-LGBTQ counterparts. The study, one of the…

April 20, 2020 -- Gender-based violence has been shown to increase during global emergencies. In a paper just published by Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health, researchers report that according to early evidence it is the…

Potential sex pheromones used by male lemurs for 'stink flirting' are influenced by testosterone levelsCredit: Illustration by Caitlin E. Devor, University of Tokyo, CC BY 4.0 Three chemicals with floral, fruity scents are likely essential…